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Latrobe Hall is home to the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
“The satisfaction of seeing something on paper and in my head become a reality, and especially when it does something — for example if it moves, or makes sounds... even if it’s something small... that is what I find most rewarding about mechanical engineering.”
These are the words of Steven Marra, associate teaching professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as he discussed insights into the Mechanical Engineering major.
Classes for the major, which is colloquially called MechE, are offered through the Whiting School of Engineering. Students interested in majoring in Mechanical Engineering can declare the major their freshman year, which is helpful given the relatively high number of required courses, along with the associated labs. Starting the MechE track early by taking core introductory courses is a great way to delve into the major right away.